September 7, 1929 ~ April 6, 2021
Regina Walker, beloved musician, teacher, choral director and strong community presence, passed away Tuesday, April 6, at the age of 91. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her four daughters, Deborah Tyler, Barbara Walker, Dinah Toups, and Terrilee Haley; grandchildren, Katherine Tyler, Lauren Tyler Lyngarkos, Nathan Toups, Joshua Toups, Rachel Toups, Elizabeth Haley, and Benjamin Haley; great-grandchildren, Lyra Toups and Vera Toups. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Omera Allen and her loving husband of 68 years, Dr. Edwin Walker. She was a beloved member of the community and her church. She will be dearly missed. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church in Denham Springs on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 2pm with visitation from 11:00am – 2:00pm. You are invited to sign the on-line guest book at www.sealefuneral.com. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you send a donation to the Livingston Parish Children’s Choirs. www.LPCCsing.org
10 comments
Brenda Ballard Edwards
April 15, 2021 at 3:01 pm
Mrs. Regina was a classy lady who gave back much to Denham Springs. She will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Love from the
D.C. Ballard family.
Lynne Graner
April 14, 2021 at 8:13 am
My thoughts and prayers are with all her family during this difficult time. What a delight and pleasure to call her teacher and good friend. She brought more music to the community than anyone I’ve known. I loved her and know she’s rejoicing with Dr. Walker after all these many years. May she rest in peace, good and faithful servant.
Dana Teague
April 11, 2021 at 12:23 am
I extend my deepest sympathies to Debbie, Barbara, Dinah, Terrilee and the rest of the family! I am forever grateful to God that Mrs. Regina was my piano teacher for years and years. I was blessed to have studied under the best! She invested in so many generations, not only with her passion for music and discipline for excellence, but also her love for Jesus! The wonderful memories I have of Mrs..Regina are endless. The piano and life skills she taught me are priceless.
May the Walker family sense God’s loving arms in a special way around their hearts during these difficult times. You are loved and prayed for! Sending big hugs, Dana Teague
Jeanette Ratliff
April 10, 2021 at 6:25 pm
Having endearing memories of piano lessons, though only for a short time, with Ms. Regina when I was 13 and a new resident of Denham Springs. I miss seeing the house across Range from my house. Her courageous, straightforward, purposeful prodding for excellence has influenced me and my children to be what we are today. Hugs all around to her precious family. One of my favorite people never to be forgotten, rest in peace Ms. Regina.
Paula Stone
April 10, 2021 at 4:51 pm
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She brought so much joy and blessings into the lives of many people through her music. She will be greatly missed. Our prayers will be with you. May God give you His peace and strength through these difficult days.
Marty and Paula Stone
Barbara Yancey Williamson
April 9, 2021 at 7:25 pm
Mrs. Walker was the first music teacher/choir director I had…that at Beauregard Junior High school in New Orleans, in the 1950s. Studying under her for three years at that time and then studying voice under her when in high school were great learning experiences for me. I was also among a group of kids to accompany her to Gatlinburg, Tennessee to Smoky Mountain Music Camp. She was an extremely talented woman who set the bar very high! I feel fortunate to have been mentored by her…..a great influence.
Les Williams
July 10, 2024 at 3:07 pm
Please contact me at Wmsmusicsr@aol.com
I am doing research on the Smoky Mountain Music Camps. My high school band director O’Dell Willis ran the camp along with Pop Hamilton.
Thanks!
Les Williams
Christine Crow
April 9, 2021 at 12:56 am
It was a great pleasure for me to play with Ms. Regina on her team in a golf scramble a few years ago. Our ladies group has always enjoyed her company on the course and we will miss her. Rest in peace, Ms. Regina.
Donna King Clarkson
April 8, 2021 at 7:48 pm
I’m so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Regina. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Pat Varley
April 8, 2021 at 4:47 pm
My prayers are with the Walker family, Ms. Regina was a strong presence to her family and the community. She was always willing to lend a hand whenever we had our show, LPCC participated in a few of our events and their talented members shared our stage throughout our tenure. She tirelessly gave her talents to her organization and her students and anywhere she could make a difference. I always admired Ms. Regina’s zest for life, she was so young at heart and enjoyed—-enjoying her life and her family. I know her family as well as those who were with her occasionally will miss her terribly but what makes me smile is thinking how happy Dr. Ed is having his beautiful bride beside him again. No doubt about that. May God Bless her memory and may LPCC continue the legacy that she helped create.